How far is Rice Lake, MN from Woodbury, MN?
The driving distance from Rice Lake, MN to Woodbury, MN is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rice Lake and Woodbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rice Lake and Woodbury.
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Start on Lower Rice Lake Road
23 m · 4 sec · Lower Rice Lake Road
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Turn right onto County Highway 35
1.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway 35
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Continue on County Highway 34
1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway 34
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Continue on Lower Rice Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lower Rice Lake Road
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Continue on County Highway 34
2 mi · 5 min · County Highway 34
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 31
2 mi · 5 min · County Highway 31
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Turn left onto County Highway 25
3.1 mi · 8 min · County Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 27
132 m · 14 sec · County Road 27
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Turn right onto County Highway 25
2634 ft · 1 min · County Highway 25
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Continue on County Highway 25
1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway 25
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Continue on Tower Avenue Southwest
1044 ft · 30 sec · Tower Avenue Southwest
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Turn right
23.8 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway
17.3 mi · 20 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
40.6 mi · 52 min · Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
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Continue on Main Avenue
14.9 mi · 22 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 4th Street
2060 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Take the exit slight right
17.8 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto County Road 476
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 476
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Turn left onto County Road 433
1.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 433
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Turn left
55 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
17 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Elm Street
1534 ft · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 73
17.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto 1st Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Gisler Road
1011 ft · 28 sec · Gisler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gisler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rice Lake and Woodbury.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Paul Bunyan Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Paul Bunyan Expressway;Voyageur Highway
40.6 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Rice Lake and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rice Lake to Woodbury?
The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Rice Lake and 83.9 miles from Woodbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Rice Lake and Mostly Sunny near Woodbury.
Stop Ideas Near Bena
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bena.
Staples
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rice Lake and Woodbury. Straight-line distance: 129.7 mi (208.74 km).
#1 Rice Lake
Census-designated place in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 4,129 |
| Coordinates | 47.3902400, -95.5091900 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbury
The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.
| Population | 74,255 |
| Coordinates | 46.6791100, -92.9599300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gisler Road (-92.959817, 46.679111)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.03 | $23.93 | $47.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.51 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
| Premium | $5.03 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $36.47 | $72.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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